Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine batch halted after blood clots

[SueEllen]

Unfortunately only if you need directions, or fancy listening to Brit Pop

At least it will make cycling more fun....

[SueEllen]

Ms Von der Leyen is at it again - https://www.standard.co.uk/news/politics/ursula-von-der-leyen-threatens-cut-off-covid-exports-uk-b924652.html


Even though EU countries don't want to use Oxford/AZ....

[BlasterBates]

Ms Von der Leyen is at it again - https://www.standard.co.uk/news/politics/ursula-von-der-leyen-threatens-cut-off-covid-exports-uk-b924652.html


Even though EU countries don't want to use Oxford/AZ....

If the UK gets exports from the EU and refuses exports back then this enables the UK population to be vaccinated much quicker and gloat about it incessantly on the radio.

[jamesbrown]

Does anyone get the impression that VdL hasn't really thought this through? Chuckle.

[Whorty]

Ms Von der Leyen is at it again - https://www.standard.co.uk/news/politics/ursula-von-der-leyen-threatens-cut-off-covid-exports-uk-b924652.html


Even though EU countries don't want to use Oxford/AZ....

They're starting to lose it aren't they? They have an estimated 7m jabs of AZ in stock fridges. They've put the roll out of AZ on hold. But now they're threatening not to export any. Playing politics with lives really is unacceptible.

[DealorNoDeal]

They're starting to lose it aren't they? They have an estimated 7m jabs of AZ in stock fridges. They've put the roll out of AZ on hold. But now they're threatening not to export any. Playing politics with lives really is unacceptible.

Yes, shameful. I thought they were a bit more statesmanlike than our lot.

Typical politicians I suppose. When they screw up, they go into deflection and arse covering mode.

[ladymuck]

I also wonder how much vaccine goes to waste considering many people in parts of Belgium, Germany and other countries aren't showing up for their appointments?

[DealorNoDeal]

I also wonder how much vaccine goes to waste considering many people in parts of Belgium, Germany and other countries aren't showing up for their appointments?

And you have to wonder how many aren't showing up because of the FUD put about their politicians (not safe for over 65s, blood clots etc).

[Mordac]

They're starting to lose it aren't they? They have an estimated 7m jabs of AZ in stock fridges. They've put the roll out of AZ on hold. But now they're threatening not to export any. Playing politics with lives really is unacceptible.

Reading this without first reading the post you are replying to, I assume 'they' is the EU. I know (because it's you ) it almost certainly isn't, but here's why I think you're wrong.

Vaccine manufactured in the UK by AZ was never intended for export, it was intended to supply agreed contracts with the UK Govt. The important thing to remember is that it not up to the UK Govt or the EU whether vaccine supplies are exported, it is up to AZ, who have contracts to supply.
If the UK appears to be getting some sort of preferential treatment, that may be because the UK contracts were signed months before the EU decided they ought to be doing something similar. Or it may be because the AZ vaccine has been widely rubbished, notably in Germany and France (at Presidential level). Or a bit of both.
The EU might like to believe they have the authority to prevent AZ from moving stocks around their supply chain, but if this was tested in the courts, I doubt the EU would have a leg to stand on.

[AtW]

EU certainly can legally do it (**** with anybody’s supply chain) within EU borders